The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes.  The Siena Heights Softball Program had thirteen student-athletes earn this distinction. 

In order to be nominated for the NAIA Scholar-Athlete, an individual must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, must appear on the eligibility certificate for the sport, and have attended one full year. 

Earning the award for the Saints was:

Faith Breinager (1^st time), sophomore, communications major from Frankenmuth, Michigan

Courtnee Chappetta (2^nd time), junior, business administration major from Holland, Ohio

Lauren Dioszegi (2^nd time), junior, psychology major and Spanish minor from New Boston, Michigan

Taylor Eppard (2^nd time), junior, biology major from Perrysburg, Ohio

Carly Grassley (1^st time), sophomore, pre-physical therapy major from Monroe, Michigan

Erin Groom (1^st time), sophomore, sport management major from Ionia, Michigan

Julia Hogston (3^rd time), senior, communications major and Spanish minor from Dundee, Michigan

Riley Hoover (1^st time), sophomore, exercise science major and management minor from Metamora, Michigan

Aila Johnson (1^st time), sophomore, accounting major from Flat Rock, Michigan

Emma Marshall (1^st time), junior, accounting major from Amherstburg, Ontario

Kat Moreau (3^rd time), senior, biology major from Montague, Michigan

Ellie Thelen (1^st time), sophomore, elementary education major from Caledonia, Michigan

Shyann Truax (2^nd time), junior, pre-nursing major and psychology minor from Charlotte, Michigan

For the full release from the NAIA, click HERE

For the full list of honorees, click HERE